Daily Tech News Show Why Google Won’t Lose Chrome, and It Doesn’t Matter - DTNS 5096
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Sep 3, 2025 Bodie Grimm, host of the Kilowatt podcast and expert on battery chemistry and renewable energy, delves into the implications of Google's Chrome dominance. He explains the fascinating LMR batteries and their potential to revolutionize electric vehicles, enhancing range and energy efficiency. The conversation also touches on antitrust challenges facing Google and explores how tech giants interact amidst rapid innovations. Expect insights into emerging battery technologies and the future of the EV market!
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Court Avoids Breaking Up Chrome Or Android
- Judge Mehta rejected Chrome and Android divestiture as remedies, seeing them as too disruptive to users and product quality.
- He favored less drastic fixes that restore competition without breaking integrated products.
Payment Deals Kept But Monitored
- The judge allowed Google to keep paying partners for placement but left open revisiting payment bans if competition doesn't improve.
- He noted new AI-driven rivals and market changes since 2020 reduce need for extreme structural remedies.
No More Exclusive Distribution Terms
- The court banned exclusive-deal terms that block rival browsers or search engines from distribution or use.
- Google also cannot force bundling (like requiring Chrome to get Play Store) that prevents rivals from competing.